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Thousands of families are affected by dementia every year. Arlene Phillips, who lost her father to Alzheimer’s disease, is committed to help other families who are affected by dementia.

We have created a series of short films, presented by Arlene, that aim to provide advice and support that relate to the different stages in the journey of dementia. You can watch one or all of these films below:

Arlene talks about her experience of dementia

Arlene Phillips presents an introductory film from our dementia care video series 'An introduction into dementia'. You can watch the video here:

1) Early signs of dementia

Arlene Phillips speaks to Bupa's Director of Dementia Care to discuss their experiences of the early signs of dementia. You can watch the video here:

2) Diagnosis of dementia

Arlene Phillips talks to to Bupa's Director of Dementia Care to discuss how dementia is diagnosed and what a carer should do. You can watch the video here:

Read the transcript for 'Diagnosis of dementia'

3) Caring for someone with dementia

Arlene Phillips speaks to Bupa's Director of Dementia Care about what you can you do to help your family member that maybe want to stay in their own home. You can watch the video here:

Read the transcript for 'Caring for someone with dementia'

4) Capturing memories

Arlene Phillips discusses how to use memories to devise a care plan, with Bupa's Director of Dementia Care. You can watch the video here:

Read the transcript for 'Capturing memories'

5) Deciding on 24/7 care

Arlene Phillips speaks to Bupa's Director of Dementia Care to discuss how you know, if and when its time for the person you are caring for to go into a care home. You can watch the video here:

Read the transcript for 'Deciding on 24/7 care'

6) Moving someone into 24/7care

Arlene Phillips speaks to Bupa Care Homes Manager, Lesley Tart, about making the decision to move a loved one into a care home. You can watch the video here:

Read the transcript for 'Moving a relative into a care home'

7) End of life care

Arlene Phillips discuss end of life care with one of Bupa's home manager and dementia care trainers Lesley Tart. You can watch the video here:

Read the transcript for 'End of life care'

8) Closing video on dementia

Arlene Phillips looks back at her time at Warren Lodge and at it's person-centred approach that makes Bupa a leader in dementia care. Watch the video here: